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Drive Learn Achieve

drive learn achieve

5.0(159)

Cardiff

This year at Drive Learn Achieve we celebrate our fourteenth birthday. Fourteen years of teaching Cardiff’s learner drivers, fourteen years of test passes, fourteen years of reviews and recommendations, and fourteen years of close shaves! In July 2007 DLA launched with the ambition of getting to July 2008. We had a huge driving school fleet that comprised of one well worn, cheap Toyota Yaris, 100 freshly printed business cards and a young driving instructor that was still learning the trade but keen as mustard (still don’t know what that means). We’ve had our learners drive us up one-way streets (the wrong way), around roundabouts (the wrong way) and have taught thousands how to negotiate Cardiff’s most notorious junctions the right way (Gabalfa interchange and Culverhouse Cross included). We quickly realised that we were going to be popular due to being recommended and our online reviews. We started the process of interviewing driving instructors that were interested in joining our team. Most didn’t make it. We demand the highest standards of professionalism in the industry and this meant that sometimes the ‘fit’ wasn’t right. We’ve now assembled a group of Cardiff driving instructors that understand our approach and deliver excellent customer service. In 2010 we opened our Facebook and Twitter accounts and we continue to use these platforms to interact with the public and shamelessly plug our driving lessons in Cardiff and driving test passes. It took a while but in 2018 we finally got on Instagram too. In March 2011 Apple released the iPad2 and the geeky version of us was in the queue to pick ours up on its UK release date. We knew it would be a game changer for driving instructors and it was. The interaction and understanding between pupil and driving instructor increased exponentially and we now couldn’t live without them – both our pupils and iPads of course! Cardiff’s practical driving test centre moved from Fairwater to Llanishen in 2013 and with it came the introduction of the bay park manoeuvre. The test has also seen the introduction of the Hazard perception part of the theory test, basic car maintenance questions, independent driving and last year saw the Sat Nav test introduced. Keeping up with these changes is intensive but we’re of the opinion that if it makes the roads safer, review and embrace it. In 2016 we started to offer driving instructor/ADI training to people who feel that they can contribute to society and its roads by not freaking out when headed towards a lamppost. This is an acquired skill and takes nerves of steel – bizarrely we really enjoy it and we’re aiming to become the best at it! In 2019 we began helping disabled drivers to fulfil their dreams of being on the road. Sometimes the driver already has a licence but following a recent diagnosis/illness, they need to learn a new method of controlling a vehicle. This is a part of the business that is developing as fast as driver innovation is, and it’s equally rewarding and exciting for us to be a part of.

Salvesen Mindroom Centre

salvesen mindroom centre

4.7(20)

Salvesen Mindroom Centre is a Scottish charity that supports, informs and empowers children and young people living with learning difficulties. Our vision is to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in neurodiversity to help create a world in which no mind is left behind.We want all children and young people with learning difficulties to lead a fulfilling life. We support them and their families to achieve this. Icon of a speech bubble Inform Our multi-disciplinary team have the experience to inform and provide evidence-based procedures and tools to help families and professionals. Three people icon Empower Our goal is to empower children and young people and their families with the skills and confidence to have a real say in decisions about their lives. How do we help? Three people icon We work directly with families, providing information, advice and one-to-one support Icon of a speech bubble We support and advocate for children and young people under the age of 25 Icon of 2 cogs We help plan for transitions for secondary school pupils Play Icon We produce literature, training and resources for professionals, parents and carers Arrow Icon We collaborate with partners to raise awareness and reach more people who need our help For more information, visit our Help and Support page. Help and Support The Future We‘re continually moving forward to create a better understanding of neurodiversity and to become an internationally respected centre of excellence. Find out more Our journey so far From our launch in 2000 to celebrating our 21st Anniversary, find out how we got to where we are today. Follow the journey Annie’s syndrome Our founder Sophie has been raising awareness of learning difficulties for many years, inspired by her own experience with her daughter Annie. Learn more about their journey and Annie’s rare chromosome disorder. Annie’s Story Research Read more about our studies on the issues facing children and young people with learning difficulties and their families. Find out more Meet the people behind our great work. Our People Our Ambassadors Our Trustees Join our mailing list Email Address Facebook icon YouTube icon Instagram icon Twitter icon © Salvesen Mindroom Centre A registered Scottish charity SC030472 A company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland SC209656